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It will not generally be thought of as the most lucrative game in the field of gaming, but keno has tons of keen enthusiasts. And why not? It’s a constantly exciting lotto-ish game that’s easy to pickup, abundantly available in several alternate styles, and one that will pay out mega-dollars for people who learn its heaps of subtle rules. But let’s start with the basic rules here.

When describing keno to newcomers, some gaming pros compare it to bingo. This is at least in some measure apt, in that both games are essentially numerical. But to carry that comparison too far is likely to be to devalue the innumerable unique traits that make keno so interesting. Unlike bingo, keno users have the ability to choose the numbers for each and every card.

Keno cards have a grand total of eighty numbers, but the user is furnished with an increased degree of personal responsibility by being able to decide on as many (or as few) numbers as he needs. And it doesn’t take a nuclear physicist to ascertain how to fill out a card: all you do is circle or otherwise mark all your selected numbers with a ordinary#2 pencil like you used when you were a kid.

Now that you’ve picked your numbers, take the keno card back to the clerk at the keno stand. The girl will record those numbers and then give you a receipt. Don’t lose this (potentially) expensive bit of paper! Even if the clerk remembers your face and wants help out, without a winning ticket with you, you will be given exactly $.00 for your efforts.

So, there you have strategy numero uno: always make sure to keep your keno slip. Let’s move on to something a little bit more advanced, yes?

Once you’ve picked your numbers, get yourself into a comfy keno booth and observe the action take place on the big keno monitor. That is where the winning numbers appear for us. If you marked winning numbers, mark your card aptly. Be sure not to dally, or sit there congratulating yourself for too great a length of time. You want to get up to the keno stand to get your winnings, and then a new drawing will most likely start up within 5 minutes.

Strategy #2: always be sure to get back to the keno stand on time!

Assuming you don’t trust yourself to make that 5 minute margin each time, you always have the option of using a "multi-race" ticket. These include the very same set of your chosen numbers on anywhere from two to 20 cards. When the maximum amount of rounds (matching the amount of tickets) is played, you may then get off your numb butt and go collect your winnings.

Still another option is referred to as a "stray and play" keno slip, which commonly allows you make number picks for 30 rounds or more. Golly, you can take vacation to Greece and not have to get uptight about getting back in time to get your numbers. Most "stray and play" game tickets are good for up to a whole year after it’s purchased!

So now you have learned a couple of indispensable methods for winning keno. If you are a knowledgeable user, they may seem quite obvious. But it won’t hurt to brush up on the basics, and if you are a novice player, every bit of direction will help make your keno gambling more entertaining.